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This motel is located in San Francisco's Marina District, minutes from Fisherman's Wharf and other attractions. The motel offers free on-site parking.

Lombard Plaza Motel is near the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. The shops and restaurants of Chestnut Street are also close by.

the staff was super friendly. we directly felt welcome. the location of the Motel is well connected to Fisherman‘s Wharf and Downtown.

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8
Very good
1,315 reviews
Price from
£132
per night

Located in the San Francisco's Marina District, this motel is 15 minutes' walk to the Palace of Fine Arts and a minutes' walk to popular shops, restaurants and bars on Union Street. FREE Guest Limited Parking on FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Basis and FREE WiFi are included in all rooms.

Our stay was wonderful here - the room was newly renovated so the facilities were gorgeous and modern.beautigul area in the Marina District, loveliest people around who were so helpful. Space for all our luggage. The shower was huge and the bed was very comfortable. One of the few hotels/motels that had free parking. The administration staff were lovely and incredibly helpful, advising us on how best to get around SF from the motel and keep our car safe (a concern wherever you are in SF and with her advice, we never had an issue.) Very close to lots of gorgeous eateries, inc. Easy walking distance to the famous Mel's Drive-in. Easy to get public transport and easy to get to lots of places to see and things to do. Thank you for a wonderful stay, we will be back!

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8.1
Very good
2,273 reviews
Price from
£135
per night

Less 1 minutes’ walk from the Presidio National Recreation Area in a peaceful area of San Francisco, Travelodge by Wyndham Presidio San Francisco features views of Central San Francisco. It offers rooms with free WiFi and serves a daily free breakfast.

Each guest room at this motel features a refrigerator and an in-room coffee machine. Guest rooms include a cable TV with HBO film channels.

Cozy room close to the ocean in a beautiful area of San Francisco. Not super easy to get around if you do not have a car but if you are looking for a quiet neighborhood, this is the place to be.

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8.1
Very good
1,047 reviews
Price from
£181
per night

Located off the famous Lombard Street, this motel offers rooms with free WiFi. It is less than 2 miles from Fishermans Wharf. Free on-site car parking is available.

Rooms at Motel Marina are fitted with wooden furniture and framed artwork, and equipped with flat-screen TVs. Rooms with self-catering kitchen facilities are available.

Most comfortable we felt on our cross country trip. Very nostalgic, and romantic. Felt safe, and centrally located.

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8.3
Very good
862 reviews
Price from
£166
per night

This hotel is located on Lombard Street in San Francisco and is one mile from Fisherman’s Wharf. The hotel features free parking and rooms with free Wi-Fi.

La Casa Inn rooms include a refrigerator and cable TV. The rooms also feature private bathrooms.

We were traveling with our family for vacation and the stay at La Casa Inn made our trip more splendid. When we came into the motel, the staff was truly friendly and helpful with even finding places to eat in the area and visit. The motel is newly renovated, therefore the rooms are super nice and clean. This hotel is at very safe location and they have security cameras system .If we were to come back to San Francisco , we will definitely choose to stay here again.

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8.5
Very good
670 reviews
Price from
£109
per night

Located 2 miles from Fisherman’s Wharf and Chinatown, this San Francisco motel offers city tour tickets at the front desk. Guest rooms include a microwave, a refrigerator and free WiFi.

The Golden Gate Bridge is 3 miles from Signature Inn San Francisco Marina District. San Francisco International Airport is 16 miles from the motel.

Pulita, nuova, comoda e cortesia dello staff

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8.1
Very good
107 reviews
Price from
£132
per night

Beck's Motor Lodge is ideally located only moments from the city's historic cable car lines, offering direct access to Fisherman's Wharf and Union Square. Dolores Park and San Francisco’s Mission District are just 15 minutes’ walk away from this motel. A number of antique shops, cafes and unique stores are located in the neighbourhood.

So clean and comfortable. No frills but everything you need. Amazing location for a visit.

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8.4
Very good
843 reviews
Price from
£146
per night

Centrally located between Van Ness Avenue and San Francisco’s stylish Russian Hill, Castle Inn is just 1.6 km from Chinatown, North Beach and Fisherman’s Wharf. All rooms offer free WiFi. Free guest parking is provided.

The iconic Palace of Fine Arts is 3 km from Castle Inn. Golden Gate Park is 8 km away. The Powell/Hyde cable car line is 3 minutes’ walk from the motel.

Super clean, comfortable beds, friendly personnel; there even was an iron! Location was A+.

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8.2
Very good
326 reviews
Price from
£170
per night

Situated on the famous “crooked” Lombard Street and just 6.4 km from the Golden Gate Bridge, Francisco Bay Inn provides free guest parking.

Offering free WiFi, guest rooms feature a cable TV with HBO film channels, a microwave, a fridge and tea and coffee-making facilities.

The beds were incredibly comfortable, providing a restful night's sleep. Good and secure location, staff was really kind!!

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8.3
Very good
138 reviews
Price from
£119
per night

This San Francisco motel is 10 minutes' drive from Fisherman's Wharf. The motel offers free on-site parking and guest rooms with free WiFi.

The Golden Gate Bridge is 5 minutes' drive from the San Francisco Surf Motel. The Financial District is 3 miles away.

Good price, comfortable room, very clean.

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6.5
Review score
1,828 reviews
Price from
£73
per night

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  • Town House Motel
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,373 reviews

    Highly rates as Centrally Located Motel by customers. Town House Motel is situated in San Francisco's lively Marina District, offers a convenient location for exploring the city.

    location good. no breakfast why the question ? room ok

  • Union Hotel
    Budget options available
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 636 reviews

    Union Hotel is located in San Francisco, less than 1 km away from Dolores Park and 1.7 km away from San Francisco City Hall.

    clean and safe. Personal was helpful. Bart at the door

  • Presidio Parkway Inn
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 449 reviews

    Nestled in San Francisco's Marina District, at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge, this motel offers rooms with free WiFi.

    Alles bis aufs Parken und das es sehr hellhörig ist

  • Civic Center Motor Inn
    Budget options available
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 711 reviews

    This centrally located motel is 1.6 km away from San Francisco’s vibrant Union Square. Guest rooms include free WiFi. An outdoor swimming pool is offered to guests of this motel.

    It was very clean and within walking distance of BART.

  • SOMA Park Inn
    Budget options available
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 433 reviews

    Situated in San Francisco's South of Market district, SOMA Park Inn is a completely non-smoking motel offering rooms with free WiFi.

    Great price, clean, next to BART station and the city centre.

  • Marina Motel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 862 reviews

    Located off the famous Lombard Street, this motel offers rooms with free WiFi. It is less than 2 miles from Fishermans Wharf. Free on-site car parking is available.

    Private, clean and comfy beds.Bus stop at the door, many restaurants close by

Great access to the city centre! Check these motels in San Francisco

  • La Casa Inn
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 670 reviews

    This hotel is located on Lombard Street in San Francisco and is one mile from Fisherman’s Wharf. The hotel features free parking and rooms with free Wi-Fi.

    Great spot near to the Warf. Great price for a perfect service.

  • Beck's Motor Lodge
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 843 reviews

    The colorful Castro District in San Francisco is home to this charming motel, nestled on a tree-lined street near local attractions. Free WiFi and free parking are included.

    We loved this place so much, clean comfy and stylish!

  • Francisco Bay Inn
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 138 reviews

    Situated on the famous “crooked” Lombard Street and just 6.4 km from the Golden Gate Bridge, Francisco Bay Inn provides free guest parking.

    Nice room, great location - easy location for our stay

  • Castle Inn
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 329 reviews

    Centrally located between Van Ness Avenue and San Francisco’s stylish Russian Hill, Castle Inn is just 1.6 km from Chinatown, North Beach and Fisherman’s Wharf. All rooms offer free WiFi.

    La ubicación excelente, muy buena atención del personal.

  • Greenwich Inn
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,273 reviews

    Located in the San Francisco's Marina District, this motel is 15 minutes' walk to the Palace of Fine Arts and a minutes' walk to popular shops, restaurants and bars on Union Street.

    Super friendly and helpful staff, good value for your money!

  • Signature Inn San Francisco Marina District
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 107 reviews

    Located 2 miles from Fisherman’s Wharf and Chinatown, this San Francisco motel offers city tour tickets at the front desk. Guest rooms include a microwave, a refrigerator and free WiFi.

    Le lit est très grandeur et le personnel adorable.

  • Travelodge by Wyndham Presidio San Francisco
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,047 reviews

    Less 1 minutes’ walk from the Presidio National Recreation Area in a peaceful area of San Francisco, Travelodge by Wyndham Presidio San Francisco features views of Central San Francisco.

    Very close to the Golden Bridge and other tourist attractions

  • Lombard Plaza Motel
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,316 reviews

    This motel is located in San Francisco's Marina District, minutes from Fisherman's Wharf and other attractions. The motel offers free on-site parking.

    That's so adorable Motel😊 and staff so kind 😍☺️

  • Inn on Broadway
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,670 reviews

    Conveniently located on Van Ness and Broadway in San Francisco, Inn on Broadway features guest rooms with free WiFi. Free guest parking is provided. The Golden Gate Bridge is 10 minutes’ drive away.

    The rooms were spacious and very clean. Comfy beds.

  • Pacific Heights Inn
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 438 reviews

    This San Francisco hotel on Union Street is 1.6 km from Fisherman’s Wharf. Pacific Heights Inn offers guests a free parking and free WiFi in every room.

    we always choose the Pacific Heights when in San Francisco

  • Geary Parkway Motel
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 687 reviews

    Within walking distance of Golden Gate Park and a short bus ride from San Francisco city centre, this motel offers guest rooms with free WiFi.

    Nice room with good beds Bathroom good Bus stops nearby

  • Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Bay
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,247 reviews

    Less than 1.6 km away from Fisherman's Wharf and offering easy access to popular San Francisco city centre attractions, this conveniently located motel features a 24-hour multi-lingual front desk.

    good location, good for the price, ice and water machine

  • The SeaScape Inn
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 553 reviews

    Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, The SeaScape Inn offers guest rooms with free WiFi. Offering public transportation to downtown San Francisco, The Judah BART Station is located outside the hotel.

    close to the beach and to the tram line, spacious room.

  • Motel Capri
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,278 reviews

    Located in San Francisco's Marina District, Motel Capri offers comfortable accommodation with free WiFi. The Palace of Fine Arts Theatre is just 1.6 km away.

    breakfast was simple but adequate. Bed was great!!

  • Inn at Golden Gate
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 684 reviews

    Nestled adjacent to San Francisco’s Presidio, this motel offers comfortable affordable rooms with free WiFi. The Palace of Fine Arts is just 10 minutes’ walk away.

    Cómodo, fácil de llegar, estacionamiento, silencioso.

  • The Wharf Inn
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,554 reviews

    Located 5 minutes’ walk away from the shops and restaurants of Fisherman's Wharf, The Wharf Inn offers guest rooms with free WiFi.

    The location and the fact that it has free parking.

  • Mirage Inn & Suites
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 447 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Mirage Inn & Suites offers accommodation in San Francisco. Free private parking is available on site.

    Room was clean & spacious. Staff was friendly.

  • Nob Hill Motor Inn -Newly Updated Rooms!
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,449 reviews

    Located in the popular Nob Hill neighbourhood, this hotel places guests within walking distance to Fisherman's Wharf, Lombard Street and a number of restaurants and shops.

  • Bay Bridge Inn San Francisco
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 438 reviews

    Centrally located in San Francisco’s South of Market District (SoMa), this convenient motel offers guest rooms with free WiFi.

    Location, easy access, clean. The staff is wonderful!

  • Travelodge by Wyndham by Fisherman's Wharf
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 609 reviews

    This San Francisco motel is located in the tourist district and is 3 blocks from Fisherman’s Wharf. It offers tour information and each room provides free WiFi.

    Walking distance to fisherman's wharf and pier 39

  • Surf Motel
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,828 reviews

    This San Francisco motel is 10 minutes' drive from Fisherman's Wharf. The motel offers free on-site parking and guest rooms with free WiFi.

    perfect location friendly staff good sized rooms

  • Beach Motel
    Central location
    6.1
    Scored 6.1
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 95 reviews

    Located 10 minutes’ walk from San Francisco’s Ocean Beach, Beach Motel offers guest rooms with free WiFi. This motel features free limited parking.

    it was so close to the beach and it is a beautiful beach!

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  • Avg. price/night: £147.16
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 670 reviews
    Free parking was available throughout our stay, including the last day after we checked out. Rooms are very nicely decorated. Location is superb!
    Luke James
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £147.16
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 670 reviews
    Really modern and clean motel . The rooms were fully furnished! Free parking at the door and only a few minutes drive to the Golden Gate Bridge! There is a bus stop on the nearby street corner and the buses stop there take you to Fisherman & Wharf or in Downtown!
    Ewe
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £145.77
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 843 reviews
    Free Parking a definite bonus & good location
    Gavin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £147.16
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 670 reviews
    Location and free parking.
    Boris
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £150.58
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,156 reviews
    Helpful reception, good location, secure and free parking.
    Jonathan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £78.55
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,373 reviews
    Free toiletries, easy free parking , reception guy was friendly. On the big bus route with stop virtually outside the motel. Decent area , felt safe at night, clean exterior , cleaner tidied room everyday
    Stuart
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £200.73
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,417 reviews
    This small motel is very good for what it is, that is if you're searching for reasonably priced accommodation with free parking in an expensive city, this is a very good option. While there's no pool, restaurant, etc, everything there is worked great for us.
    Lars Thorup
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £102.38
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,278 reviews
    We liked our stay at Motel Capri a lot. Nice, spacious rooms, a comfortable bed and a great location in a quiet and safe neighbourhood. Free parking was a huge bonus.
    Ruxandra
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £132.40
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,316 reviews
    The motel is a standard motor lodge type of motel. It's not fancy, but it is right in the Marina and includes free parking, which was a top priority for us as we were traveling by car. Our king room was comfortable and had a microwave and refrigerator. It wasn't luxurious, but it was clean and seems to have been refurbished within the past few years. We loved being walking distance to Chestnut Street and Union Street with all the shops and restaurants.
    Polly
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £132.40
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,316 reviews
    very cool motel style, close to diners, golden gate bridge and to the center and very worth the money you spend! also, free parking
    Lorenzo
    Young couple

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